Overview
- Police said a multi-team operation across several districts led to the arrest of Paras Som in Roorkee, Haridwar district, and the safe recovery of Ruby within roughly 60 hours.
- Ruby was medically examined, produced before ACJM Namrata Singh, and her statement was recorded; officials said she has been placed at the Asha Jyoti One-Stop Centre for support.
- Investigators registered BNS charges including murder and abduction to murder along with Section 3(2)(v) of the SC/ST Act, with efforts continuing to establish motive and recover the alleged weapon.
- Heavy security and access restrictions were enforced around Kapsad, with roads sealed and opposition leaders such as SP MP Ramji Lal Suman and ASP MP Chandrashekhar Azad stopped from entering.
- District authorities announced relief for the family, including a ₹10 lakh compensation package, police protection, a job at a sugar mill, and an offer of a firearms licence.